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,BWS members were amongst others that enjoyed A Watercolour Appreciation Evening at The Barber Institute yesterday Works by JMW Turner and David Cox and others were displayed. BWS Member Robin Holder has added a link to his blog on his website and can be seen here: Once on the page on his site , view … Continue reading WATERCOLOUR APPRECIATION EVENING AT THE BARBER→

BWS Member Shirley Bonas has advised us of the exhibition that she is currently holding in the corridor of the Tea Rooms of Himley Hall Dudley. DY3 4DF tel 01384 817817 Shirley’s work is currently on display at the Hall until 31st March 2019, on Wednesday up to and including Sunday’s from 11am until 4pm … Continue reading ALL SEASONS ALL WEATHERS→

BWS Member Robin Holder has informed us that he walked another stretch of the River Severn last week, and has recorded this latest instalment on Vimeo for us to see on the link below. Many thanks Robin for sharing your adventures with us. https://Vimeo.com/316365811

The BWS have received this kind invitation from Dr Rachel Grosvenor, Membership Officer for the Barber’s membership group the Barber Association. On Wednesday 20th March 2019, Barber are running a watercolour appreciation evening. Helen Cobby (who you will recall gave us an interesting talk last year at the RBSA) will be giving a talk on … Continue reading A WATERCOLOUR APPRECIATION EVENING→

The Birmingham Watercolour Society are very pleased to announce details of their forthcoming Spring Exhibition, which once again is to be held at the wonderful Granary Gallery, Weston Park, Weston under Lizzard, nr Shifnal. TF11 8LE This year the exhibition will run from 1st until 30th May 2019. The exhibition will include a Private View … Continue reading WESTON PARK SPRING EXHIBITION 2019→

The BWS Festive Lunch this year was a lovely occasion and enjoyed by everyone at the excellent Eaton Hotel Birmingham. The food and service was again first class, and our thanks go out to Trevor Bennett for organising the event once again. Here are a few images from around the tables. Shirley & Stan Jo … Continue reading BWS FESTIVE LUNCH 2018→

BWS Member Ian Ridley, has informed us of a one man exhibition he is holding over the weekend of the 16th & 17th February 2019 at the Village Hall Feckenham, Redditch, Worcestershire. Opening times 11:00 until 4:00 pm. Ian is hoping to have around 60 watercolours & Acrylics on show, representing his work over the … Continue reading FECKENHAM VILLAGE HALL EXHIBITION→

The President, Nigel Priddey & Committee Members would like to wish all members and respective families a very Happy Xmas & Peaceful Healthy New Year. Another year has almost passed us by so quickly so it seems once again. 2018 has been a busy one for us, and enjoyable we hope, for all of our … Continue reading SEASONS GREETINGS→

BWS Member Robin Holder has announced details of an exhibition he is hosting of his most recent works. The Exhibition commences on Friday 7th December 2018 with a Private View from 7pm. Ironbridge Fine Arts, Merrythought Village, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, TF8 7NJ, tel 01952 434033 Wishing you a successful exhibition Robin.

The BWS Festive Lunch details for 2018/19 are now announced by the Committee . This will be held once again at the Eaton Hotel Birmingham as it proved very successful this year despite being in ‘darkness’ for a while, however it did not disappoint. A great time was had by all. The event has been booked … Continue reading BWS FESTIVE LUNCH 2019→